Minnesota @ Detroit Picks & Props

The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Killian Hayes has made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 28.9% higher than he's sunk overall this year. Killian Hayes stands to get a boost in output in all stat categories as a result of enjoying the home court advantage in this contest.

Out of all players in the NBA, Mike Conley ranks in the 89th percentile for 3-point shots made when playing on the road, averaging 2.3 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Mike Conley rates in the 75th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 29.1 minutes per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing away from home. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have logged 21.2 points per game (29th-most in the NBA) against the Pistons, branding this as a positive matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Detroit Pistons).

Out of all players in the league, Jaden Ivey ranks in the 82nd percentile for personal fouls, averaging a massive 2.5 fouls per game while on his home court this year. In terms of shooting, the Pistons's feeble 110.2 points per game as the home team rates 2nd-lowest in the league this year. The Pistons will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the 4th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves). Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (14th-lowest in the league) vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing away from home. Over the last 16 games when they are the visiting squad, the other team's starting SFs have logged 19.5 points per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Pistons, making this a positive matchup for offensive output. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Detroit Pistons). The Detroit Pistons have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Jaden McDaniels has converted 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 26.3% more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season.

In contrast to last season's 43.2% clip, Alec Burks's shooting efficiency has decreased this season to 36.5%. Alec Burks has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.2 more than he's been called for over the course of the season. In terms of shooting, the Pistons's feeble 110.2 points per game as the home team rates 2nd-lowest in the league this year. The Pistons will likely suffer a reduction in plays in this game from being pitted against the 4th-slowest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Minnesota Timberwolves).

This year, the other team's starting SGs have shot 27.6% on threes (14th-lowest in the NBA) against the Pistons, identifying this as a tough matchup. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Anthony Edwards will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually decreases player production for all stats.

Kyle Anderson has tallied 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 higher than he's tallied in all games this season. Over the last 25 games, opposing teams have scored 126.6 points per game (most in the league) against the Detroit Pistons, making this a favorable matchup for offensive performance. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Kyle Anderson has sunk a mere 67.6% of his foul shot attempts this year, quite a bit lower than his 77.1 rate last year.

Out of all players in the league, Naz Reid lands in the 81st percentile for three-pointers hit, putting up 1.9 per game this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves check in as the 8th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 20 games while playing away from home. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely see an increase in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 5th-speediest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Detroit Pistons). The Detroit Pistons have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Stewart has made 56.0% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 8.5% more than he's put through the net in all games this year. Isaiah Stewart has successfully made 57.5% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games at home, 15.8% higher than he's sunk in all games this year playing at home. Isaiah Stewart has been on the court for 30.7 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Rudy Gobert has attempted 0.0 three-pointers per game this year, placing him in the 6th percentile out of all players in the league. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Rudy Gobert will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court generally decreases player production in all facets of the game.

Karl-Anthony Towns has committed 3.2 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 95th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 3.0 3-point attempts per game (14th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Detroit Pistons, making this a tough matchup. The Timberwolves have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Timberwolves check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Karl-Anthony Towns will not receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decrease player performance in all stat categories.

Bojan Bogdanovic has attempted 7.4 threes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 6.0 mark last season. Bojan Bogdanovic has tallied 33.7 minutes per game while at home this year, ranking in the 89th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Jalen Duren has sunk 8.2 buckets per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Jalen Duren has successfully made a terrific 70.3% of his free throws this season, significantly higher than his 61.3 rate last season.

Kevin Knox II has attempted 4.8 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Kevin Knox II has played 26.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 7.0 more than he's played in all games this season. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 5 games while on their home court. The Detroit Pistons check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing away from home, the Timberwolves have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.5) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

James Wiseman has not yet played a game this season.

Ausar Thompson has gone over 5.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.